Jean-Pierre Babelon

French archivist and historian (1931–2024)
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Jean-Pierre Babelon

Summary

Jean-Pierre Babelon is a human[1]. He was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1931-11-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +2024-02-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6], archivist[7], docent[8], curator[9], and palaeographer[10].

Key Facts

  • Jean-Pierre Babelon's place of birth was 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon passed away in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon was born on +1931-11-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon died on +2024-02-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Sarrey cemetery[11].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon's father was Jean Babelon[12].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon's mother was Q137843180[13].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon held citizenship in France[14].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon worked as a historian[6].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon's professions included archivist[7].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon worked as a docent[8].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon's professions included curator[9].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon's professions included palaeographer[10].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon's field of work was history[15].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon's field of work was archival science[16].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon's field of work was palaeography[17].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon held the position of president[18].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon was employed by École pratique des hautes études[19].
  • Among Jean-Pierre Babelon's employers was Archives nationales[20].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon was employed by Palace of Versailles[21].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon was employed by Museum of the History of France[22].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon was educated at École des chartes[23].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon was educated at École du Louvre[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Pierre Babelon is Demeures parisiennes sous Henri IV et Louis XIII[25].
  • Jean-Pierre Babelon received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Pierre Babelon was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1931-11-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Jean Babelon[12]. His mother was Q137843180[13].

Education

Educated at École des chartes[23], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1821[29], headquartered in Paris[30] and École du Louvre[24], a higher education institution[31], in France[32], founded in 1882[33], headquartered in Paris[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], archivist[7], docent[8], curator[9], and palaeographer[10]. Fields of work include history[15]; archival science[16], a field of study[35]; and palaeography[17], an auxiliary science of history[36]. Employers include École pratique des hautes études[19], a grand établissement[37], in France[38], founded in 1868[39], headquartered in Paris[40]; Archives nationales[20], a national archives[41], in France[42], founded in 1790[43], headquartered in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine[44]; Palace of Versailles[21], a château[45], in France[46], founded in 1661[47]; and Museum of the History of France[22], a museum[48], in France[49]. Jean-Pierre Babelon held the position of president[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean-Pierre Babelon is Demeures parisiennes sous Henri IV et Louis XIII[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[52], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[55], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[58], a grade of an order[59], founded in 1955[60]; Grand Prix d’Histoire de la Ville de Paris[61], a science award[62]; and Q27862154[63].

Death and Burial

Jean-Pierre Babelon died on +2024-02-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Sarrey cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Pierre Babelon born?

Jean-Pierre Babelon was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean-Pierre Babelon die?

Jean-Pierre Babelon died in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Jean-Pierre Babelon's parents?

Jean-Pierre Babelon's father was Jean Babelon[12]. Jean-Pierre Babelon's mother was Q137843180[13].

What did Jean-Pierre Babelon do for work?

Jean-Pierre Babelon worked as historian[6], archivist[7], docent[8], curator[9], and palaeographer[10].

Where did Jean-Pierre Babelon go to school?

Jean-Pierre Babelon was educated at École des chartes[23] and École du Louvre[24].

What awards did Jean-Pierre Babelon receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[52], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[55], and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[58].

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